Desa V)G36HR Owners Manual And Installation Manual

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www.desatech.com 116010-01E4Fireplace insTallaTionSELECTING LOCATIONTo determine the safest and most efficientlocation for the fireplace, you must take intoconsideration the following guidelines:1. The location must allow for proper clear-ances (see Figures 1 and 2).2. Consider a location where the fireplacewill not be affected by drafts, air condition-ing ducts, windows or doors.3. A location that avoids the cutting ofjoists or roof rafters will make installationeasier.4. An outside air kit is available with thisfireplace (see Optional Outside Air Kit,page 6).MINIMUM CLEARANCE TOCOMBUSTIBLESBack and sides of fireplace 1 1 /2" min.*Front of fireplace 48" min.Floor** 0" min.Perpendicular wall to opening 12" min.Top spacers 0" min.Mantel clearance see Mantels, page 5Chimney outer pipe surface 1" min.* Not required at nailing flanges** See step 2 of FramingWARNING: Do not pack re-quired air spaces with insulationor other materials.Minimum/Maximum Chimney HeightThe minimum height of chimney, measuredfrom base of fireplace to flue gas outlet oftermination, is 16 feet for straight flue or a fluewith one elbow set. The maximum distancebetween elbows is 6 feet. For systems withtwo elbow sets, the minimum height is 22feet. The maximum height of any system is50 feet. This measurement includes fireplace,chimney sections and height of terminationassembly at level of the flue gas outlet (seeFigure 15, page 9).28.25"58.125"67.125"45.25"Figure 1 - Framing Dimensions86.5"61"Maintain 1 1 /2 "Clearance at Sidesand Back of Fireplace11 /2 " ClearanceNot Required atNailing FlangesFigure 2 - Corner InstallationFRAMING1. Frame opening for fireplace using dimen-sions shown in Figures 1 and 2.2. If fireplace is to be installed directly oncarpeting, tile (other than ceramic) or anycombustible material other than woodflooring, fireplace must be installed on ametal or wood panel extending full widthand depth of fireplace.3. Set fireplace directly in front of this open-ing and slide unit back until nailing flangestouch side framing.4. Check level of fireplace and shim withsheet metal if necessary.5. Before securing fireplace to preparedframing, ember protector (provided) mustbe placed between hearth extension (notsupplied) and under bottom front edge offireplace to protect against glowing embersfalling through. If fireplace is to be installedon a raised platform, a Z-type ember pro-tector (not supplied) must be fabricated tofit your required platform height. The emberprotector should extend under the fireplacea minimum of 1 1/2". The ember protectorshould be made of galvanized sheet metal(28 gauge minimum to prevent corrosion.6. Using screws or nails, secure fireplace toframing through flanges located on sidesof fireplace.